Radeon RX 6550M vs Arc A730M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 6550M is positioned at rank 61 and the Arc A730M is on rank 196, so the Radeon RX 6550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6550M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#51

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#53

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

183%

#54

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#58

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

166%

#59

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#61

Radeon RX 6550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M

#186

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

387%

#188

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

351%

#189

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

350%

#193

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#194

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

316%

#196

Arc A730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6550M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 6550M Benchmark Check

Arc A730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6550M and Arc A730M

Radeon RX 6550M

The Radeon RX 6550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2840 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,705 points.

Arc A730M

The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6550M scores 9,705 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6550M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on a 6 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 5.816 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 2840 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 24 (Arc A730M) vs 384.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
G3D Mark Score	9,705	9,808+1%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	6 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1024	3072+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.816 TFLOPS	12.6 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	2840 MHz+39%	2050 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	64	192+200%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	4.5 MB+1700%
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6550M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A730M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 133.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	144 GB/s	336 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon RX 6550M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	Arc A730M
Encoder	VCN 3.0	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 3.0	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6550M draws 80W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 0% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.